New guide about breast cancer treatment 18/2/13
Breakthrough Breast Cancer has put together a free comprehensive, patient friendly guide explaining how early breast cancer should be diagnosed and treated in Scotland.
These guidelines are available to all women who have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer and for anyone who is supporting someone through that process.
The information in the guide has been compiled from documents used by doctors and nurses, giving the reader a clear explanation as to what that information means for the patient in question. It also goes into detail about why patients may be offered certain tests and treatments, and exactly what to expect if the patient needs them.
James Jopling, Director for Scotland at Breakthrough Breast Cancer said: “Nearly 4,500 women are diagnosed with breast cancer each year in Scotland and it is extremely important that women fully understand all their options and treatment paths.
“We hope our Best Treatment Guidelines will answer any questions those women may
have and enable them to play as full a part in the decision-
The Best Treatments Guideline is available – free of charge -